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Old 05-29-2004 | 01:31 PM
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Default RE: Which type of tree stand?

Well, the first question I'd have to ask in the words of the famous Roy D Mercer "how big a boy are ya"?

Here a list of the stands I own.

Lock Ons:

Gorilla Silverback - Just bought this year, no experince.

Summit Headhunter Lite - My favorite stand. Also have a set of the Summit Bucksteps to go with it, awesome. Light weight, comfortable, easy to hang and rock solid. What more could you ask for?

(5) Versions of the Hunter's View Wildcat - Cheap steel chain on stand, moderately comfortable with the right cushion.

Hunter's View Wildcat Lite - Fairly uncomfortable but very light weight.

API Grandstand Ultra Light - Lightweight, somewhat comfortable, kind of a pain to hang with the strap they have on it. Overall not a bad stand.

I also have several of the Strongbuilt 20' stick ladders to go with my lock on stands.

Climbers:

Summit Bushmaster equivalent. I bought it about 15 years ago. The only change I made to it was to swap the seat out for one like on the Viper stand. Not a bad little stand now.

Ol' Man Multi Vision. By far the most comfortable climbing stand I have ever sat in. The biggest problem is that I fall asleep in it regularly. The downfall is it's weight. Otherwise a great stand.

I have a couple more home made climbers and one that I don't even know what brand it is so their really not worth giving you my opinion of them.

IMO Summit has the best line of stands going right now and as a bonus you get their Seat o the Pants harness with any treesstand purchase.
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